Waste is defined as unwanted or unusable substances or materials that are discarded. Waste management involves the handling, treatment, and disposal of various types of waste including municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, and e-waste. Improper waste management can negatively impact human health, the environment, and socioeconomic conditions by increasing global temperatures and sea levels. The history of waste management has progressed from open garbage dumps before World War 2 to modern sanitary landfills and alternative waste treatment technologies. Electronic waste is an increasing problem due to factors like the digital divide and requires proper handling, reuse/recycling, treatment, and reporting to minimize health and environmental impacts.